Ryan Fikslin wins youth mat crown

Fikslin, who completed the regular season with a spotless 12-0
record, claimed the 78-pound crown when he defeated Voorhees' Chad
Mazurek in the title bout.

Santino Mangiro was runnerup in the 174-pound weight division,
losing in the championship round to Chris Dietz of Voorhees.
Mangiro compliled a 9-3 record during the regular season. Tim
Garipoli, who had a 9-3 regular season mark, defeated Jefferson's
Patrick Healy in the third place consolation final at 50-pounds.
Finishing in fourth p lace were Seth Martin (54 pounds), Anthony
LaRusso (74 pounds), Zach Garipoli (8 6 pounds) and Ryan Patterson
(147 pounds).

Next on the young Gaels schedule is the New Jersey State Kids'
Tournament.

In the North Jersey Youth Wrestling League, Roxbury pinned
Chatham 64-34 last Thursday in Roxbury. Richard Watrus (65), Bryan
Palanchi (70) and Mike Izzo (90) put six team points apiece into
the Roxbury scoring column when they decked their
opponents.

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